The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Panajachel

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Panajachel

Visiting Panajachel, Guatemala for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Panajachel, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Panajachel based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Panajachel for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Panajachel before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Panajachel for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Panajachel for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Porta Hotel del Lago

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $136 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Panajachel
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at 2a Avenida 06-17 Zona 2, Porta Hotel del Lago has great rooms from $136 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


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Hotel y Centro de Convenciones Jardines del Lago

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Hotel y Centro de Convenciones Jardines del Lago which has nice rooms starting at $113. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Calle Monterrey. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a game room, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Panajachel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Panajachel

We found Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Panajachel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $193. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Final De La Calle Santander. You'll also find a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a tour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.3 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental


Hotel San Buenaventura De Atitlan

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $134, Hotel San Buenaventura De Atitlan, at 7010 Antigua Finca San Buenaventura Panajachel provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a hot tub, free parking, and a pool table. It's located just 2.4 km from the city center, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Socialtel Atitlan

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $44 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Panajachel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Socialtel Atitlan has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, a pool table, and evening entertainment. The great rooms here start at $44 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Calle Del Embarcadero Zona 2. Furthermore, it also offers laundry facilities, a tour desk, and a playground, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.6 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Playground


Penthouse frente al lago con vistas majestuosas, nivel 17 Torre A

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $212 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Penthouse frente al lago con vistas majestuosas, nivel 17 Torre A is 9.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $212, and it's located at Calle De Finca San Buena Aventura. We also love the city views, a hot tub, free parking, a heated pool, and a microwave which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Dos Mundos Panajachel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors

A cool place is Hotel Dos Mundos Panajachel because it has great rooms that start at $107. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, laundry services, and free parking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Calle Santander 4-72 Zona 2. Only 1.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love family rooms, a tour desk, a 24-hour desk, an airport shuttle, and private parking at this convenient hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Hotel Makani

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $54 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Panajachel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Hotel Makani offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $54 (before taxes). It's located at Callejon los ramos, playa publica zona 2 panajachel Solola and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, free parking, evening entertainment, and laundry facilities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Jotam

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Calle Principal 0-059, Hotel Jotam has great rooms from $75 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, hiking, and free parking. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find family rooms, a tour desk, an airport shuttle, massages, and balconies which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.5 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Hotel Encuentro del Viajero

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $32 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Panajachel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hotel Encuentro del Viajero which has nice rooms starting at $32. Offering laundry services, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a tour desk, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Calle Principal Pisos 3. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a 24-hour desk, an airport shuttle, balconies, and outdoor dining areas. It's located just 1.4 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Antigua, Guatemala City, Panajachel, Quetzaltenango, and Retalhuleu.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Panajachel?

Panajachel Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$91

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Panajachel, Guatemala. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Panajachel, Guatemala based on data from 16 hotels is an affordable $91. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Panajachel.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $107
  • 3-star hotels: $122
  • 2-star hotels: $42


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